Arkdale
Arkdale is a gravity dam located in Adams County, Wisconsin, built in 1860. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Arkdale
The primary purpose of Arkdale is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Arkdale Lake District;setlef Holdings, Llc (private).
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 55 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 330 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 142 square miles. Completed in 1860, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/29/2020.
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Location
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Adams |
| Nearest City | Arkdale |
| Coordinates | 44.03095, -89.88604 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1860 (166 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 330 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 142 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,020 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Arkdale Lake District;Setlef Holdings, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/29/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | WI00237 |
| Federal ID | WI00237 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |